Manchester City v FC Barcelona Champions League Boot Preview
Manchester City take on Barcelona tonight in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie. Barcelona go into the tie as favorites following a 11 win streak in the past month, while Manchester City seem to have returned to form in time as well, grabbing back-to-back wins against Stoke and Newcastle.
This Champions League boot preview was created in collaboration with Football Boots DB, your source for all football boot statistics from the best leagues.
Manchester City Boot XI v Barcelona
This is the expected Manchester City lineup and boots for the match against FC Barcelona.
Manchester City's lineup features no less than four players under contract at New Balance Football.
While Vicent Kompany and Fernando Reges are set to lace up in the black / white colorway of the New Balance prototypes, Samir Nasri unveiled a special, City-inspired white / black / sky blue paint job just in time for this match. Jesús Navas has been wearing blackout Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats since the announcement of his switch.
Otherwise, the City team to play Barcelona features only three Adidas and two Nike athletes, with Gaël Clichy and Sergio Argüero representing Puma.
FC Barcelona Boot XI v Manchester City
This is the most likely Barcelona lineup against Manchester City.
On Barcelona's side, Lionel Messi is expected to continue in the orange / green Adidas Messi Mirosar10 soccer cleats, inspired by his first football team in Rosario, Argentina.
Neymar joins Messi in having his own signature boots, donning the silver / pink / gold Nike Hypervenom Liquid Diamond football shoes.
The rest of the Barcelona lineup is made up by Adidas (4) and Nike (5) players. Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Javier Mascherano will wear Nike Magista cleats, while Gerard Piqué will lace up in the blue / yellow Nike Tiempo Legend V colorway. 'Free agent' Dani Alves has been wearing the Nike Mercurial Vapor X boots from the Shine Through collection as of late.
The Adidas range is split between two F50 Adizero and two Predator Instinct players each.
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Dorking Wanderers 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
English National League South side Dorking Wanderers have officially revealed their new home and away kits for the 2026-2027 season.
The new 26-27 home shirt introduces a classic and timeless design, stripping things back to a traditional aesthetic. It features bold red and white vertical stripes that draw inspiration from historic European football heritage. To complete the clean and authentic on-pitch look, the home jersey is perfectly paired with deep blue shorts and traditional white socks.
Following the launch of the primary strip, Dorking Wanderers also introduced their new 26-27 away kit, which delivers a much sharper and modern edge. This secondary jersey is defined by striking black and orange stripes, creating a strong contrast between dark and vibrant tones.
Notably, the club has thoughtfully replaced the betting sponsor with health and wellbeing partner Nuffield Health for all junior kits, while also actively reducing the price of youth shirts by £6 down to £39 to help younger fans afford their colors.
Which of these two striped Dorking Wanderers designs do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Goiás 2026 'Romaria' Kit Released
Brazilian side Goiás EC and technical sponsor Diadora have officially launched a special edition "Romaria" kit for the 2026 season. This unique jersey is designed to honor the deep-rooted faith and cultural traditions of the club's supporters, known as the Emerald Nation.
Tying heavily into the local religious pilgrimages that take place in the state of Goiás, the release operates under the fitting motto, "Faith is not explained. It is carried," successfully blending regional heritage with modern football apparel.
The design of the new Goiás 2026 Romaria shirt is anchored by an off-white base that is heavily detailed with an intricate, tonal graphic pattern. This all-over print features ornate filigree and religious iconography directly inspired by the Divino Pai Eterno (Divine Eternal Father), a central figure in the state's famous annual pilgrimage. To contrast the subtle background artwork, Diadora has applied its logo and the classic circular 'G' club crest in a sharp, dark green on the chest, while subtle gold piping accents the shoulder lines.
The most striking colorful details of the kit are reserved for the sleeve cuffs, which feature vibrant, tricolor bands of blue, green, and yellow. Upon closer inspection, these colored stripes are inscribed with repeating "Divino Pai Eterno" text, further cementing the jersey's homage to the region's spiritual traditions.
What are your thoughts on this intricately detailed Diadora and Goiás Romaria kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Aldosivi 2026 Home and Away Kits Released
Kappa has officially unveiled the new home and away kits for Argentine side Aldosivi ahead of the second half of the 2026 season. Launched under the campaign themes of "Familia" and "Barrio," the Italian sportswear brand has delivered a set of bespoke designs that celebrate the club's rich history and deep connection to its local community in Mar del Plata.
The Kappa Aldosivi 2026 home shirt is part of the "Familia" collection, which serves as a tribute to the inherited passion that unites different generations of the club's supporters. The design stays remarkably true to the team's historical visual identity, featuring the classic green and yellow vertical stripes. The green stripes have a subtle pattern.
Complementing the primary strip is the new Aldosivi 2026 away kit, introduced as part of the "Barrio" collection to honor the local neighborhood and the people who define the club's everyday identity. This alternative jersey opts for a modern look in black with gradient logos and elements.



